INTRODUCTION TO` PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN
PERSON
TEST I: MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.. What distinguishes a holistic perspective from a
partial point of view?
a) Holistic perspective considers the entire context,
while partial point of view focuses on specific aspects.
b) Holistic perspective focuses on facts, while partial
point of view relies on opinions.
c) Holistic perspective only considers individual
viewpoints, while partial point of view considers
collective viewpoints.
d) Holistic perspective ignores context, while partial
point of view considers it.
2. What is the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a
broad perspective on life?
a) It restricts thinking to predetermined ideas.
b) It encourages critical thinking and open-
mindedness.
c) It limits exploration of different viewpoints.
d) It promotes dogmatic beliefs.
3. When doing a philosophical reflection on a concrete
situation from a holistic perspective, what should be
considered?
a) Only individual viewpoints
b) Only facts
c) The entire context and interconnectedness of
elements
d) Only personal opinions
4. How can one distinguish opinion from truth in
philosophical inquiry?
a) By relying solely on personal beliefs
b) By considering evidence and logical reasoning
c) By ignoring differing viewpoints
d) By consulting popular opinion
5. What do the methods of philosophy lead to?
a) Confusion
b) Wisdom and truth
c) Narrow-mindedness
d) Blind faith
6. How can one evaluate truth from opinion in
different situations using methods of philosophizing?
a) By disregarding evidence
b) By considering only personal experiences
c) By analyzing arguments and evidence critically
d) By relying solely on intuition
7. How does the human body impose limits and
possibilities for transcendence?
a) By limiting mental capacities
b) By restricting physical movement
c) By influencing perception and experience
d) By having no impact on transcendence
8. When evaluating one's limitations and possibilities
for transcendence, what is crucial?
a) Ignoring personal growth
b) Accepting limitations as permanent
c) Recognizing potential for change and growth
d) Avoiding self-reflection
9. What is a partial point of view characterized by?
a) Considering the entire context
b) Focusing on specific aspects
c) Open-minded exploration
d) Discerning truth from opinion
10. What is the primary aim of doing philosophy?
a) Restricting thinking to predetermined ideas
b) Promoting dogmatic beliefs
c) Encouraging critical thinking and open-
mindedness
d) Limiting exploration of different viewpoints
11. In a holistic perspective, what is emphasized?
a) Narrow viewpoints
b) Objective facts
c) Interconnectedness of elements
d) Personal opinions
12. What does philosophy help individuals develop?
a) Closed-mindedness
b) Acceptance of predetermined beliefs
c) Critical thinking skills
d) Blind faith
13. Which of the following is a characteristic of
philosophical reflection from a holistic perspective?
a) Ignoring the context
b) Focusing solely on personal opinions
c) Considering diverse viewpoints
d) Rejecting logical reasoning
14. How can one discern truth from opinion in
philosophical inquiry?
a) By relying solely on intuition
b) By ignoring evidence
c) By considering evidence and logical reasoning
d) By accepting popular opinion
15. What is a potential outcome of engaging in
philosophical methods?
a) Narrowing one's perspective
b) Developing wisdom and truth
c) Avoiding critical analysis
d) Stagnating intellectual growth
16. How does the human body influence
transcendence?
a) It has no impact
b) By restricting physical movement only
c) By limiting mental capacities only
d) By influencing both perception and experience
17. When evaluating truth from opinion, what
approach is essential?
a) Blind acceptance
b) Critical analysis
c) Intuition alone
d) Disregarding evidence
18. What is crucial for recognizing one's limitations?
a) Ignoring personal growth
b) Accepting limitations as fixed
 c) Recognizing potential for change 37. Partial point of view ___ B. Considering the
d) Avoiding self-reflection entire context and interconnectedness of elements
19. What characterizes a partial point of view? 38. Wisdom ___ C. Limited
a) Considering the entire context viewpoint focusing on specific aspects
b) Focusing on specific aspects 39. Critical thinking ___ D. Ability to discern
c) Encouraging open-minded exploration truth from opinion
d) Discerning truth from opinion 40. Transcendence ___ E. Rising above
20. What is the primary aim of philosophy? limitations and reaching higher levels of
a) Restricting thinking to predetermined ideas understanding
b) Promoting dogmatic beliefs
c) Encouraging critical thinking and open-
mindedness
d) Limiting exploration of different viewpoints

TEST II: True or False

21. Holistic perspective considers only specific aspects

of a situation.
22. Doing philosophy has no value in obtaining a
broad perspective on life.
23. Philosophical reflection involves considering the
entire context of a situation.
24. Opinion and truth are indistinguishable in
philosophical inquiry.
25. The methods of philosophy lead to wisdom and
truth.
26. Evaluating truth from opinion requires critical
analysis of arguments and evidence.
27. The human body has no influence on
transcendence.
28. Recognizing limitations is essential for
transcendence.
29. Partial point of view considers the entire context
and interconnectedness of elements.
30. Wisdom and truth are not outcomes of the
methods of philosophy.
31. The methods of philosophy inherently lead to
subjective interpretations rather than objective
truths.
32. Opinion and truth are inherently distinct and
easily separable in philosophical inquiry
33. Doing philosophy fosters an appreciation for
complexity and nuance.
34. Philosophical reflection involves passive
acceptance of predetermined beliefs
35. Holistic perspective encourages exploration of
diverse viewpoints

TEST III: Matching Type

Match the following terms with their corresponding
definitions.

36. Holistic perspective ___ A. Open-minded

exploration of various viewpoints